Coin Collecting For Dummies

Download or read book The Everything Coin Collecting Book written by Richard Giedroyc and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader. Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about: Starting and maintaining a collection Coin terminology Grading and authenticating coins Rarity and coin values Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.

Download or read book Coin Collection For Beginners written by Daniel Jewett and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever thought of becoming a coin collector and revel in the joy and thrill of engaging in a "treasure hunt?" Perhaps you want to have a beautiful collection to rest your eyes on in your home, akin to art, vintage stamps and historical artifacts, and maybe even make money out of it? If so, then here's where you need to be right now. You Are A Step Away From Discovering How To Master The Fine Art Of Coin Collection! As experienced collectors would tell you, there is something super satisfying about having a collection of intricately designed coins with glints of history written all over them gathered somewhere in your home. Others will go on and on about the invaluable process of collecting them and their limitless financial value. However, getting started with this kind of practice is not always the easiest of things for someone who's new to it. It can be frustrating, confusing and tiresome, and therefore defeat its main purpose. But that's why this book is here. Before I get into that, tell me something. Have you been wondering: What does it take to be a successful coin collector? How do you find exotic and valuable coins? Why do people collect coins in the first place? How do you get started proficiently and safely? If you have, then this book is all you need. It has all the answers to these and many more questions, and is specially designed to get anyone to enjoy and breeze through this beautiful process of collecting coins, and get started in no time- so keep reading! More precisely, you'll learn: How coin collection started, and why people have been doing it The types of coins you can collect How to improve your coin collection practice with some of the best tips How to perfect the art by learning the numismatic lingo How to handle, keep and take care of your collection safely How to assemble your coins for the highest value Where and how you can find coins How to catalogue your coin collection like a pro ...And much more! Did you know that back in 2013, a 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar sold for $10 million? That could have been you! If you ask me, this seems like one of the most lucrative hobbies that everyone should be doing, and this is your chance to start off a million miles ahead. Even if this is your first time in the world of coin collection, this book will break down the topic in simple language to ensure you have an easy time putting what you learn into action! Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!

Download or read book Coin Collecting For Dummies written by Neil S. Berman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect resource for coin collectors of all ages! Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to: Start your collection correctly Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank Locate rare and expensive coins Get savvy about avoiding fakes Get the whole family involved in your collection Develop a buying strategy Clean and handle coins safely Keep your collection secure at home and on the road Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

Download or read book Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting written by Kenneth E. Bressett and published by Whitman Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the "Red Book") and former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector. From how to get started in the hobby to caring for your collection, with full explanations of grading standards, coin prices, and how to buy and sell, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with easy-to-follow detail. Squarely aimed at newcomers, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin collecting-and in doing so brings a fun and potentially lucrative hobby home to readers everywhere. Book jacket.

Download or read book Coin Collector's Price Guide written by Robert Obojski and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all coins of both the United States and Canada complete with latest retail value for as many as seven different conditions.

Download or read book Complete Illustrated Guide to Coins and Coin Collecting written by James Mackay and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert guide to coin history and collecting, with a countryby-country directory of classic examples.

Download or read book Coin Collecting For Dummies written by Ron Guth and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2001-09-29 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s a special comfort in collecting, in surrounding yourself with familiar objects and building a store of assets. The allure of money is especially strong. Coins represent real value. The warmth of silver and the weight of gold are irresistible to some. Coins travel throughout the world and through time itself, representing and absorbing history as they pass from one person to the next. Oh the stories coins could tell if they only had voices. Coin-collecting is a relaxing and inexpensive (although it can be very expensive!) hobby. If you buy properly, coins can be an excellent place to park your money for a rainy day, and if you buy the right coins and the market improves, you may even be able to make a profit on your collection. In fact, numismatics (the fancy term for coin collecting) offers more riches than you may realize. This rewarding hobby also opens the door to some serious life skills, such as History Geography Observational skills Organizational skills Analytical tools. This book is designed to appeal to collectors at every level, from beginner to advanced. This is not a hardcore coin book; rather, Coin Collecting For Dummies is a great general reference that points you in different directions for further investigation. Perhaps the most important goal of this book is to get you excited – and to keep you excited – about coin collecting. Coin Collecting For Dummies covers all these topics and more: Deciding what to collect Storing your collection correctly Finding out about repaired, restored, and recolored coins Pricing world coins Finding a good coin dealer Buying at auction Understanding that condition equals value Exploring the wild side with rare, expensive, and esoteric coins Selling your coins No one needs coins, but if you decide to collect them, you certainly need this book. Coin collecting can sometimes be a confusing maze of choices sprinkled with little traps along the way. Sure, you can go it alone, but why not make your journey into numismatics a lot easier by picking the brain of an expert collector and learning from the mistakes of others.